When were brooches invented?

As a practical way to hold your clothes together brooches have been around since at least the Bronze Age and possibly earlier. Prominently on display, such items quickly became a way to impart social wealth and stature through the choice of materials and design. Often Bronze, Silver or Gold was used as the main material as well as precious and semi-precious stones. As fashions changed so too did the look and style of the brooches. Today we no longer need such items for very practical purposes, but still enjoy them for their aesthetic appeal.

How do I know if my brooch is vintage?

When examining the authenticity of vintage brooches, you’ll want to look at the small details for clues of manufacturing date. Closely examining the clasps and hinges of antique and vintage brooches will help identify what specific period in time they were most popular in. If they were by a quality maker or made of solid Silver or Gold then there may be hallmarks present as well. Different eras have different styles of jewellery and stone cuts.

Are vintage brooches worth anything?

Vintage brooches can be valuable if either they were made of precious metal and stones or if they were made by famous designers. Indeed even vintage costume jewellery by the big name Couturiers such as Dior or Yves Saint Laurent can be worth considerable sums now. Because makers do not have to hallmark smaller pieces of gold or silver jewellery below 8 grams it is common for there to be no marks so it is worth taking your brooch to a jeweller to get checked. While most vintage costume jewellery was cheaper when new and remains cheap today, much still has a value for people who just enjoy wearing these fun designs from the past.

Antique & Vintage Brooches for Sale

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

18ct Gold & Enamel Burgee Stick Pin

£ 225

€257

$302

18ct Gold & Enamel Burgee Stick Pin

£ 225

€257

$302

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

AC Silver

Antique 0.85ct Sapphire & Seed Pearl 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1900

£ 2,250

€2,567

$3,023

Antique 0.85ct Sapphire & Seed Pearl 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1900

£ 2,250

€2567

$3023

AC Silver

Artisan Antiques

Antique Victorian Large 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant Locket c.1860

£ 4,500

€5,135

$6,047

Antique Victorian Large 18ct Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant Locket c.1860

£ 4,500

€5135

$6047

Artisan Antiques

Larkin & Gallow

Silver Sword Brooch Kilt Pin by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

£ 140

€160

$188

Silver Sword Brooch Kilt Pin by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

£ 140

€160

$188

Larkin & Gallow

AC Silver

1900s 3.55ct Aquamarine & 0.59ct Diamond 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 2,650

€3,024

$3,561

1900s 3.55ct Aquamarine & 0.59ct Diamond 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 2,650

€3024

$3561

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 0.21ct Diamond, Natural Pearl & Enamel, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1900

£ 1,995

€2,276

$2,681

Antique Victorian 0.21ct Diamond, Natural Pearl & Enamel, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1900

£ 1,995

€2276

$2681

AC Silver

Antique 9.30ct Opal & 0.95ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1895

£ 5,950

€6,789

$7,995

Antique 9.30ct Opal & 0.95ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1895

£ 5,950

€6789

$7995

AC Silver

Antique 6.69ct Citrine, 0.28ct Diamond & Onyx 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1920

£ 1,995

€2,276

$2,681

Antique 6.69ct Citrine, 0.28ct Diamond & Onyx 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1920

£ 1,995

€2276

$2681

AC Silver

Vintage 2.65ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1950

£ 3,950

€4,507

$5,308

Vintage 2.65ct Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1950

£ 3,950

€4507

$5308

AC Silver

1.53 ct Sapphire & 1ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique c.1920

£ 2,750

€3,138

$3,695

1.53 ct Sapphire & 1ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique c.1920

£ 2,750

€3138

$3695

AC Silver

Vintage Onyx, Diamond & 14ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1970

£ 2,250

€2,567

$3,023

Vintage Onyx, Diamond & 14ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1970

£ 2,250

€2567

$3023

AC Silver

Vintage French Smoky Quartz & 18ct Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch c.1950

£ 2,950

€3,366

$3,964

Vintage French Smoky Quartz & 18ct Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch c.1950

£ 2,950

€3366

$3964

AC Silver

4.65ct Diamond & Platinum Plaque Brooch c.1930

£ 5,450

€6,219

$7,323

4.65ct Diamond & Platinum Plaque Brooch c.1930

£ 5,450

€6219

$7323

AC Silver

Antique Ruby & Seed Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1920

£ 1,995

€2,276

$2,681

Antique Ruby & Seed Pearl, 15ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch c.1920

£ 1,995

€2276

$2681

AC Silver

Vintage 3.93ct Diamond & Platinum Spray Brooch c.1940

£ 4,950

€5,648

$6,651

Vintage 3.93ct Diamond & Platinum Spray Brooch c.1940

£ 4,950

€5648

$6651

AC Silver

Victorian 0.29ct Diamond & 15ct Yellow Gold Arrow Brooch

£ 1,795

€2,048

$2,412

Victorian 0.29ct Diamond & 15ct Yellow Gold Arrow Brooch

£ 1,795

€2048

$2412

AC Silver

0.32ct Diamond, Enamel, Carved Hardstone & 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique c.1910

£ 2,250

€2,567

$3,023

0.32ct Diamond, Enamel, Carved Hardstone & 14ct Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique c.1910

£ 2,250

€2567

$3023

AC Silver

0.15ct Diamond & Ruby 9ct White Gold Regimental Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2,276

$2,681

0.15ct Diamond & Ruby 9ct White Gold Regimental Brooch c.1930

£ 1,995

€2276

$2681

AC Silver

Antique Seed Pearl & Ruby, 15ct Yellow Gold Chick & Egg Bar Brooch

£ 1,795

€2,048

$2,412

Antique Seed Pearl & Ruby, 15ct Yellow Gold Chick & Egg Bar Brooch

£ 1,795

€2048

$2412

AC Silver

Antique Seed Pearl & 0.25 ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 1,535

€1,751

$2,063

Antique Seed Pearl & 0.25 ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 1,535

€1751

$2063

AC Silver

Victorian 1.55ct Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl & 1.10ct Diamond & Pearl 18ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

£ 2,750

€3,138

$3,695

Victorian 1.55ct Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl & 1.10ct Diamond & Pearl 18ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

£ 2,750

€3138

$3695

AC Silver

Antique 1.44ct Diamond 15ct Rose Gold and 15ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

£ 2,650

€3,024

$3,561

Antique 1.44ct Diamond 15ct Rose Gold and 15ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

£ 2,650

€3024

$3561

AC Silver

Art Nouveau 1.01ct Peridot and Seed Pearl 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch

£ 1,995

€2,276

$2,681

Art Nouveau 1.01ct Peridot and Seed Pearl 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch

£ 1,995

€2276

$2681

AC Silver

19th Century 5.46ct High Zircon & 9ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

£ 1,995

€2,276

$2,681

19th Century 5.46ct High Zircon & 9ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

£ 1,995

€2276

$2681

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 0.18ct Diamond & 0.19ct Ruby 20ct Yellow Gold Belt Buckle

£ 1,865

€2,128

$2,506

Antique Victorian 0.18ct Diamond & 0.19ct Ruby 20ct Yellow Gold Belt Buckle

£ 1,865

€2128

$2506

AC Silver

Antique 0.83ct Diamond & Pearl 9ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2,048

$2,412

Antique 0.83ct Diamond & Pearl 9ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1890

£ 1,795

€2048

$2412

AC Silver

Vintage Ruby & Enamel 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1960

£ 1,995

€2,276

$2,681

Vintage Ruby & Enamel 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1960

£ 1,995

€2276

$2681

AC Silver

Antique 2.94ct Dyed Quartz & Hessonite Garnet, 9ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch c.1910

£ 1,395

€1,592

$1,874

Antique 2.94ct Dyed Quartz & Hessonite Garnet, 9ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch c.1910

£ 1,395

€1592

$1874

AC Silver

0.40ct Sapphire & 0.19ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch - Antique c.1910

£ 1,795

€2,048

$2,412

0.40ct Sapphire & 0.19ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch - Antique c.1910

£ 1,795

€2048

$2412

AC Silver

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel Brooch c.1900

£ 1,595

€1,820

$2,143

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel Brooch c.1900

£ 1,595

€1820

$2143

AC Silver

Antique Opal & 0.22ct Diamond 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1900

£ 1,795

€2,048

$2,412

Antique Opal & 0.22ct Diamond 15ct Yellow Gold Brooch c.1900

£ 1,795

€2048

$2412

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 5.95ct Opal & 0.35ct Diamond Platinum Brooch

£ 4,450

€5,078

$5,979

Antique Victorian 5.95ct Opal & 0.35ct Diamond Platinum Brooch

£ 4,450

€5078

$5979

AC Silver

Antiques in Oxford

Silver 'Curve' Bangle by Georg Jensen

£ 675

€770

$907

Silver 'Curve' Bangle by Georg Jensen

£ 675

€770

$907

Antiques in Oxford

Rare Georg Jensen Brooch 1915-1930

£ 750

€856

$1,008

Rare Georg Jensen Brooch 1915-1930

£ 750

€856

$1008

Antiques in Oxford

Arts & Crafts Silver Brooch c.1900

£ 170

€194

$228

Arts & Crafts Silver Brooch c.1900

£ 170

€194

$228

Antiques in Oxford

Vintage Gold Snake Brooch

£ 195

€223

$262

Vintage Gold Snake Brooch

£ 195

€223

$262

Antiques in Oxford

AC Silver

Antique Victorian 0.47ct Diamond & Baroque Pearl 9ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 1,595

€1,820

$2,143

Antique Victorian 0.47ct Diamond & Baroque Pearl 9ct Yellow Gold Brooch

£ 1,595

€1820

$2143

AC Silver

Vintage Belgian Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch c.1940

£ 1,795

€2,048

$2,412

Vintage Belgian Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Bow Brooch c.1940

£ 1,795

€2048

$2412

AC Silver

5.00ct Diamond Brooch in Platinum c.1910

£ 8,950

€10,212

$12,026

5.00ct Diamond Brooch in Platinum c.1910

£ 8,950

€10212

$12026

AC Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond & Enamel, Platinum & 18ct White Gold Hunting Bar Brooch

£ 1,795

€2,048

$2,412

Antique Victorian Diamond & Enamel, Platinum & 18ct White Gold Hunting Bar Brooch

£ 1,795

€2048

$2412

AC Silver